Free tools built for
UK tradesmen
Estimate your earnings potential, compare your marketing costs, and check area availability, no account needed.
Estimates only. You pay GetTheCall fees only on a confirmed job, no upfront costs, no wasted spend on jobs you don't close.
| Platform | Payment Model | Upfront Cost | Call Routing | Cancel Anytime? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetTheCall ✓ Recommended | Pay only on a confirmed job | £0 | First answer connects | Yes |
| Checkatrade | Monthly subscription + shared leads | Subscription required | Customer chooses listings | Minimum term applies |
| Google Ads | Pay per click, no booking guarantee | Ad budget required | No platform routing | Spend at risk |
| Facebook Ads | Pay per impression/click, needs ongoing management | Ad budget required | No platform routing | Spend at risk |
| Directories / Yell | Annual listing fee, passive, no call routing | Listing fee | No platform routing | Annual contract |
With GetTheCall there are no upfront costs and no wasted spend. You only pay a fee once a customer confirms they've selected you on the call, if you don't win the job, you pay nothing.
Note on competitor costs: Subscription platforms charge a fixed monthly fee regardless of results. A "good month" (e.g., 8 jobs) gives low cost per job, but quiet months (2‑3 jobs) push cost per job to £50-70. Shared leads and time spent quoting are not reflected in headline figures. Most tradespeople report average effective cost per booked job between £30-80 across a full year.
Coverage is available across the UK, England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Callout charge only, does not include materials or labour for the repair. Based on typical UK market rates; adjust for your local area and experience level.
Gross revenue needed = net target + total GetTheCall fees. Since fees are only charged on won jobs, there are no upfront costs factored in.
Overheads = van, insurance, tools, fuel, phone, etc. Profit = gross revenue minus overheads minus GetTheCall fees. Does not include personal tax.
We bring the calls.
You claim the work.
£0 upfront. Pay only when you win.
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